| Attacking Precipitant (Strong Purging) Medicinals (Gong Xia Yao) |
| Downward-Draining (Purgative) Medicinals (Xie Xia Yao) |
| from 3 to 12 |
| Da Huang (Shu): this preparation reinforces Da Huang’s Damp-Heat-purging action, favors the Gallbladder and treats jaundice. It also attenuates the purgative effect of the plant |
| Favors the feces |
| Clarifies Heat |
| Eliminates Dampness |
| Pushes back the Yellow (jaundice) |
| Favors Water elimination (diuresis) |
| Stops dysentery |